We are hearing quite a bit in the news about the spread of coronavirus. But how is this affecting the meat and food business? That’s a question that Joe Schuele tackles in this story from the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …
Cattle Industry Convention Underway
The 2020 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show is underway in San Antonio, Texas, as producers from across the country are on hand to take in a variety of sessions and the gigantic trade show. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane, says this is a good place to talk about where we go …
Thousands Gather for Annual Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show
(NCBA) — The largest annual gathering of the beef industry began in San Antonio, where more than 9,000 cattle producers, industry partners, and stakeholders gathered for the first day of the 2020 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show. The event, which continues through February 7, provides a platform for education, policy development, and networking. “This week is about serving …
Using Social Media to Reach Beef Producers and Consumers
For the past few years, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) has worked hard to build on the efforts of promoting various aspects of beef through social media. Kayla Greer, ACA director of social media and communications, says those efforts continue here in 2020. To learn more contact the ACA office in Montgomery at 314-265-1867. http://www.bamabeef.org Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …
Promoting Lean Florida Beef for Heart Month
February is Heart Month and the Florida Beef Council (FBC) is reminding folks about the benefits of lean beef. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, talks about some of those benefits. But first she mentions they will be well represented this week during the Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio, Texas. For more information, contact the FBC office …
Georgia Beef Board Heading to San Antonio
The 2020 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show will be held this week in San Antonio, Texas, and the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) staff will be there. GBB Director of Public Relations and Industry Information, Kaytlyn Malia, says they will be able to get updates on the national beef checkoff. For more information about your Beef Checkoff program, contact …
U.S. Cattle Inventory Down Slightly
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released its annual Cattle Inventory, and the numbers show all cattle and calves in the United States as of Jan. 1, 2020 totaled 94.4 million head. This is down slightly from the 94.8 million head on Jan. 1, 2019. All cows and heifers that have calved, at 40.7 million …
Effects of China Trade Deal on U.S. Beef Sector
We’ve talked before about how many in agriculture were pleased with the recent signing of the first phase of the China trade deal, and this includes the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). Their President Jennifer Houston noted, “this is a game changer that will benefit American beef producers.” But a question for some is will this trade deal bring a …
Livestock Groups Pleased with Wednesday’s USMCA Signing
Many in agriculture were pleased with President Trump’s signing of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Wednesday at the White House. That includes various livestock groups, like the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). NCBA President Jennifer Houston attended the signing ceremony and afterwards issued a release saying: “This is a great day for America’s cattle producers and we were once again honored …
Youth Competitions at ACA Convention
The 2020 Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Convention and Trade Show will be held Feb. 14-15 at the Renaissance Hotel & Montgomery Convention Center. ACA Director of Field Services Morgan Pounds talked to Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman about the youth competitions that will take place during this year’s convention. The 2020 ACA Convention and Trade Show will also have informative Cattlemen’s …